Monday, June 12, 2017

Motoring Monday: Fort Larned National Historic Site

Fort Larned will celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Buffalo Soldier in the U.S. Army

Fort Larned National Historic
Site in Larned was originally constructed in 1859 to allow safe travels on the
Sante Fe Trail from the Indians living nearby.

Now, there are Civil War
reenactments, touring opportunities and educational opportunities for people to
enjoy.This year, Fort Larned National
Historic Site is participating in the 150th anniversary of the
Buffalo Soldier in the U.S. Army, which honors the legacy of the African
American soldier units who fought in the Civil War. There are many programs and
events open to the public this year that celebrate their legacy.There are also opportunities
for ranger guided tours and mobile tours in the fort. A summer time highlight
of the fort is the Heritage Garden. This is a unique garden drawing upon the
fort’s historical roots, since many officers and soldiers planted gardens to
keep from getting scurvy. There are great educational
opportunities at Fort Larned. The park is an active participant in the Ticket
to Ride program, which gives young students free transportation to parks
throughout our nation.The historical site is open
every day to the public with no admittance fee. To learn more about this
historical site visit National Park Services: Fort Larned.